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Antique Silver Handed Ebony Walking Cane
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Antique Silver Handed Ebony Walking Cane

19th century
Description

Hallmarked , 91 cm long

Physical Dimensions
Height
91cm (35.83")
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Highmeads Antiques has dated this Silver Topped Ebony Cane to the 19th Century.

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Hallmarked , 91 cm long
Height
91cm (35.83")
Date of Manufacture

Highmeads Antiques has dated this Silver Topped Ebony Cane to the 19th Century.

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An antique black ebony walking cane featuring a rounded silver top handle standing against a neutral wall.
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Archive I An antique black ebony walking cane featuring a rounded silver top handle standing against a neutral wall.

Antique Silver Handed Ebony Walking Cane

Archive II An antique black ebony walking cane featuring a rounded silver top handle standing against a neutral wall. View II
Archive III An antique black ebony walking cane featuring a rounded silver top handle standing against a neutral wall. View III
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An antique black ebony walking cane featuring a rounded silver top handle standing against a neutral wall.
Antique silver handed ebony walking cane
Ref: SA1202476
An antique black ebony walking cane featuring a rounded silver top handle standing against a neutral wall.
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  • ObjectWalking Canes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEbony, Silver
  • ColourBlack, Silver
  • MotifsSilver knob handle, Tapered ebony shaft, Rounded metal pommel
  • SizeH 91 cm (36 in)

This Victorian gentleman's walking cane belongs to the 19th century and is made of ebony and silver. The object takes the form of a tapered black shaft paired with a rounded metal pommel at the top handle. The visual details comprise a dark polished wooden body combined with a gleaming silver-colored knob handle at the upper end. Measuring 91 cm high, the stick stands upright on a narrow base. Practical placement in a modern interior includes positioning the piece beside the front door for convenient daily access, or displaying it prominently within a gentleman's library alongside other traditional study accessories. The slim profile allows the stick to fit neatly into tight entranceways or decorative umbrella stands without occupying excessive floor space.

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During the 19th and early 20th centuries, walking canes shifted from functional defence items to essential fashion accessories for gentlemen. Canes featuring silver handles and dark woods such as ebony were frequently carried as symbols of social status and formal etiquette.

Antique dress canes typically feature shafts made from dense hardwoods including ebony, malacca cane, or rosewood. The handles or pommels were often crafted from sterling silver, silver plate, ivory, or horn, joined to the wood with threaded metal collars.

Authentic pieces usually show distinct hallmarking or makers marks on the silver collar or pommel, indicating metal purity and date. Genuine ebony displays a natural weight, tight grain structure, and dark colour that differs from painted or stained softwoods.

Interior designers frequently display antique walking sticks grouped together in an umbrella stand near an entryway or foyer. They can also be mounted horizontally in decorative wall frames or placed in the corner of a study to add historical interest.

The silver handle should be polished periodically with a soft cloth to manage oxidisation, avoiding harsh chemical dips that could damage the wood. The ebony shaft requires occasional application of microcrystalline wax to prevent drying and timber cracking.
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